Hi Guys, I am a home builder and have operated plenty of equipment but am new to owning and repairing anything other than trucks and trailers.
That being said, I bought an 843b at auction and have sunk a ton of money into an ancient machine at this point. I've pretty much got the thing operating well and leak free but am still having trouble with the hydraulics bleeding down (even while the machine is still running) and the biggest problem is that my 4N1 bucket will stay shut tight but not hold open unless I disconnect it from the machine.
The boom and tilt leak down slowly (which is tolerable) but the auxiliary seems to have an issue that is more than normal wear going on.
Also if I switch the hoses on the bucket it will hold open but not stay closed tight.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Been tough for me to find anyone local that has ever worked on something of this vintage.
That being said, I bought an 843b at auction and have sunk a ton of money into an ancient machine at this point. I've pretty much got the thing operating well and leak free but am still having trouble with the hydraulics bleeding down (even while the machine is still running) and the biggest problem is that my 4N1 bucket will stay shut tight but not hold open unless I disconnect it from the machine.
The boom and tilt leak down slowly (which is tolerable) but the auxiliary seems to have an issue that is more than normal wear going on.
Also if I switch the hoses on the bucket it will hold open but not stay closed tight.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Been tough for me to find anyone local that has ever worked on something of this vintage.